Carter County Extension Custodian- Temporary at University of Kentucky – Lexington, Kentucky

High School/GED

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Ability to sweep, mop, vacuum, operate floor scrubber/buffer, and perform other cleaning duties. Ability to lift, push, pull and carry objects up to 50 lbs. Ability to engage in regular/routine standing, walking, squatting, bending, reaching, climbing.
Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather.

Monday-Friday (8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.); occasional nights, weekends or holidays may be required .

15-30 hours per week during this time frame.

As an Extension Custodian, you will be responsible for the overall maintenance, cleanliness and other basic custodial aspects of the Extension office. General duties include facility management, cleaning, maintenance, basic landscaping, conference room set up, and general repairs while conducting yourself in a professional manner. Specific duties will include, but are not limited to, cleaning, stocking, and maintaining bathrooms and kitchen areas; vacuuming and dusting entire office area; emptying trash and recyclables; maintaining and cleaning outdoor areas; occasional duties such as stripping and waxing floors; changing light bulbs; steam cleaning carpets; landscaping, mowing and weed eating outside areas; and setting up conference rooms.

You will report to an Extension Agent and there will be some interaction with the general public.

State law may require a national and state criminal background check and a letter from the Cabinet for Health and Family Services stating the employee is clear to hire based on no findings of substantiated child abuse or neglect found through a background check of child abuse and neglect records as a condition of employment or involvement in this program.

This is a Temporary position and can end at any time.

15-30 weekly working hours.

Some previous experience in the maintenance/janitorial field.

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.